TWI339348B - Portable memory device and method - Google Patents

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1339348 IX. Description of the Invention: [Technical Field to Which the Invention Is Ascribed] This document is a general description of wireless technology, and particularly a portable memory device for wireless technology. [Prior Art] A monolithic integrated circuit for radio and mobile television (τν) is a field of growth. These devices provide the ability to receive wireless signals with a small form factor. The primary application of such devices is for mobile phones. Therefore, it relies on the battery of the mobile phone for operation. This system provides limited operating time and consumes the power of the phone's battery. Furthermore, the display of data in any sound/visual form depends on the capabilities of the handset itself. Therefore, it is limited by the screen size and sound output capability of the display. Another kind of memory stick (stick), universal serial bus (1) SB, (10) iversal senal bus) fast flash drive (drive), or jump drive concept is properly established in the t brain industry. The portable type of hidden device is only for the storage and retrieval capabilities of the content contained therein, and is mainly a storage device. Therefore, there is still a need for a portable memory device that provides additional functionality that is different from just storing and capturing data from a host device. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In an embodiment of the present invention, a removable memory device includes: a data storage structure H, implemented as a wireless receiver connected to a data storage component, wherein the wireless receiver system It is suitable to receive the mobile TV (TV) nickname. The portable memory device may further comprise: an interface member adapted to connect 6 ^ 339348 to a host computing device. In addition, the wireless receiver is adapted to receive radio signals. In addition, the 'wireless receiver' is suitable for receiving satellite signals. Preferably, the 'wireless receiver' comprises: an antenna; a matching network implemented to be connected to the antenna; and a radio frequency (RF) receiver chip implemented to be connected to the matching network. The portable memory device can further include: a demodulation transformer implemented as one of the RF receiver chips. The portable memory device is further included. One of the demodulators integrated into the RF receiver chip. Further, the material storage unit preferably includes a flash memory unit including a software code adapted to interface with a host computing device and processed by the host computing device. Another embodiment provides a system for storing data and receiving wireless signals, the system comprising a portable memory device comprising: - a data storage component; A 'implementing to connect to one of the data storage components Receiver 'where the wireless receiver is adapted to receive the action τ ν signal. The system can further include: $ to connect to - the host calculates $ a component. Preferably, the wireless receiver is adapted to receive radio signals. Moreover, the wireless receiver is preferably adapted to receive satellite signals. The wireless receiver can include: - an antenna; a matching network implemented to connect to the antenna; and an 'RF receiver chip, implemented to connect to the matching network. The system may further comprise: a demodulator 'implemented to connect the i RF receiver chip. In addition, the system can further include: _ demodulation transformer, integrated in RF: receiving .... Preferably, the data storage component comprises - flash memory early - and includes a software code adapted to interface with the host computing device and to process the data of the host computing device. In addition, the portable memory device includes 7 1339348 a removable flash memory card, a U S B flash bottle, and the internal drive benefit and one-hop drive.

Another embodiment provides a method comprising: storing data in a portable memory device; and ' receiving a wireless mobile TV signal from the portable memory device. The method can further include: connecting the portable memory device to a host computing device. In addition, the method may further include: receiving a radio signal of the removable memory I. Moreover, the method may further comprise: receiving a satellite signal from the portable memory device. Preferably, the reception of the & line action TV signal is performed by a wireless receiver formed in one of the portable memory devices, wherein the wireless receiver comprises: _ antenna; - the matching network is implemented as a connection To the antenna; &, - RF receiver chip, implemented as even # to matching network & This method is based on the package I: implementing the connection-demodulation transformer to the (four) receiver chip. In addition, the method may further comprise: integrating a demodulator on the RF # receiver chip. Preferably, the data storage device of the portable memory device is executed by a data storage component, and the data storage component comprises a flash memory unit, wherein the software code 22 interface is disposed on a host computing device and processed Information on the host computing device. The e-Hui method can further include: forming a portable memory device as a removable flash memory card, a USB flash drive, and a jump drive. These and other points of view of the embodiments herein are considered to be better understood and understood together with the following description of the month and accompanying drawings, however, it should be understood that although the preferred embodiment and numerous features are pointed out The details are given by way of example and not by way of limitation. Numerous variations and modifications may be made without departing from the spirit of the embodiments of the present invention, and the embodiments herein include all such modifications. [Embodiment] The embodiments and the various features and advantages of the present invention are more fully described with reference to the accompanying drawings and the accompanying drawings. Descriptions of well-known components and processing techniques are omitted so as not to obscure the embodiments herein. The examples used herein are merely intended to facilitate an understanding of the embodiments of the present disclosure, and to enable those skilled in the art to practice the embodiments herein. Therefore, the examples should not be construed as limiting the scope of the embodiments. As described, there is still a need for an active portable memory device that can provide additional functionality that is different from just placing and extracting data from a host. This document is achieved by proposing a portable memory device that combines a USB flash drive with a wireless system capable of receiving τν or radio related signals. Reference pattern

The preferred embodiment is shown in the drawings, and the like reference numerals are used to indicate the consistent corresponding features in the drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Figure 1 illustrates a constructive memory cartridge, such as: - a circular actuator, in accordance with one embodiment herein. The removable memory device 200 includes a memory chip such as a flash memory, an integrated circuit for an integrated circuit (ASIC) 2, and other branches such as a resistor and a capacitor. A member with a surname of 1 J ^ and a two-k integrated circuit such as a voltage regulator can be implemented for - USB; for example, a personal computer device 1 (Fig. 3) The USB plug 2〇4, a wideband solution 1339348 modulator device 205, a matching network 206, an antenna 207, and a wireless RF device 208 are all formed on a circuit board 209. Device 200 picks up a wireless signal that is received by antenna 207. The network 206 is provided with a suitable impedance match between the rf device 208 and the antenna 207, which enables better reception of the desired signal band. The RF device 208 causes a signal that is downconverted from the high frequency band to reduce the frequency at which the signal can be amplified and properly filtered. Demodulation device

The 205 is processed and appropriately demodulated and can be converted to one of the pure digital video formats that can be transported to the host device. The ASIC device 2〇2 is used as a wireless receiver and a portable storage device. As ic device 202 also controls demodulation device 2〇5 and RF wireless device 2 (10) and provides access to a host usb bus (not shown) via USB interface 204. The ASIC 202 also controls the data transfer to and from the flash memory 2, and provides all the required signals to synchronize the operation of the flash memory, the modulation device 205, and the antenna 207 to the host. 1〇〇.

The memory chip 2〇1 can be constructed in any suitable size (e.g., data storage capacity, material). Preferably, the device _ is placed on the soft body of the 5 memory cell 2〇1 to interface with the host device (10), thus transferring and properly processing and displaying the self-helmet 妒 ASIC 20. ',, line device 208 information. The software code is read by 2〇2 to provide a software for the user to capture the device 1〇0. Operation: The user can transfer data to the host device 1 装置 device 2. . between. In addition, the wireless memory can be stored in the flash memory 2〇1 for future operation. The device 200 transmits a gentleman's 杩 for the user to have multiple functions so that k spits in the earlier device. The wireless data system can be presented (audience/visual) using the capabilities of the host device 1 1339348. The device 2 also obtains power from the host 100. Therefore, if the host computer is a desktop computer, the operating time of the portable device 200 is not limited by the battery power. To enable the device 200 to receive wireless information such as TV or radio signals, a complete wireless receiver 21 is integrated into the USB device 200. Figure 1 shows a wireless component block that enables wireless reception to the device. The 200 ° component blocks are generally summarized as: antenna 2〇7, matching network 2〇6, RF receiver die 208, and demodulation transformer 205. In the case of a single-chip receiver #, the demodulator function is integrated with the RF receiver function in the same device. By using a highly integrated monolithic device, the wireless receiver 210 is compliant with a small form factor to allow it to be incorporated into small USB drive sizes. The wireless receiver 210 is generally comprised of an antenna 207, a matching network 206, a demodulation transformer 205, and an rf receiver chip 208. The other software code is also attached to the flash memory 201 to control the interface of the host 1 and the processing of the data of the host device 1 . This add-on to the Usb drive 200 clearly provides an additional price value that is superior to the conventional USB drive. The software used in the device 200 can be displayed on the host computer 100. For example, in the case of τν wireless reception, data standards such as 〇乂8_H, ISDB-T, DVB_D, etc. are possible. In the case of radio reception, AM/FM/satellite, etc. are possible. In addition, the received audio signal can be enhanced to the host speaker (not shown). In either case, the received signal can also be stored in the flash drive 2〇 of the USB drive for future retrieval. In its most general form, the 'wire segment' operates on multiple 11 丄 339348 modes / multiple H' devices 200 is a standard (10) TM), multiple action τν standards (DVB side db t; d = input r = _F... With transmission). This capability depends on the force of the wireless receiver 208 outside the radio frequency segment A of the portable device 200. The right W device employs multiple frequency bands and multiple standard (4) coffee sets that can be used for more than one standard reception. For example, the right RF device 208 is capable of receiving FM radio and DVB_H signals. The same device 200 can provide (10) sound output < τν signals (e.g., in a DVB-Η standard). 2 is a flow chart illustrating a method according to one embodiment of the present invention, wherein the method includes: storing data in a portable memory device 200 (step 301); and 'receiving from Wireless mobile TV (TV) signal for portable memory devices (step 3〇3). The method may further include: connecting the portable memory device 2 to a host computing device αο. In addition, the method may further include: receiving a radio number of the portable memory device 200. Moreover, the method may further include: receiving a satellite signal from the portable memory device 200. Preferably, the receiving of the wireless mobile TV §fl is performed by the wireless accessor 210 configured as one of the configurable memory devices, wherein the wireless receiver 2 1 includes: an antenna 207; a matching network 206, implemented to be connected to the antenna 2〇7; and a radio frequency (RF) receiver chip 208' is implemented to be connected to the matching network 206. The method may further include: implementing a connection demodulator 2〇5 to the RF receiver chip 2 0 8 . Alternatively, the method can further include integrating the demodulator 205 to the RF receiver die 208. Preferably, the data storage system of the portable 12 1339348 type memory device is executed by a data storage component, and the data storage component includes a flash memory unit 2〇1, which includes the software code ' Interface to the host computing device (10) and processing the data for the host computing device i_. The method may further comprise: constituting a portable memory device employed as a removable flash memory card (4) flash drive ι§, and a jump drive. The circuit proposed by the embodiments herein can be applied to the fabrication of an integrated circuit chip (not shown). The chip design is built on an image computer program fh and stored in a computer storage medium (such as: "disk, tape, hard drive, or virtual hard drive such as - storage access network". machine). If the designer is not manufacturing a wafer or a reticle that is used to make a wafer, either by an actual mechanism (for example, by providing a copy of its storage) or electronically (for example, via the Internet) Or the designation caused by the transfer of $# $ # becomes the design of the reticle manufacturing system and then converts it into multiple copies of the design of the Japanese film. The area of the reticle is the area of the wafer that is engraved or processed (and/or the integrated circuit chip of which it can be distributed by the manufacturer to the original wafer, ie, the second is more a single wafer of unpackaged wafers, for sheet sealing (in the form of t. In the latter case, the wafer is mounted on a single crystal, the more plastic carrier has a lead wire to the motherboard or has a -: body) Or in a multi-chip package (such as: - ceramic carrier, with a surface interconnect or buried interconnect). In either case, the wafer system 13 1339348 is then integrated into other wafers, discrete circuit components, and/or other signal processing devices as part of (a) an intermediate product (such as a motherboard) or (b) an end product. User °

Embodiments herein may take one form of embodiment that includes both hardware and software components. Preferably, software embodiments are included without limitation: firmware, resident software, microcode, and the like. Furthermore, the method embodiments herein can be incorporated into a computer program product that can be accessed from a computer-usable or computer-readable medium for providing code for use in or associated with a computer or any instruction execution. system. For the purposes of this description, a computer-usable or computer-readable medium can be any device that can contain, store, communicate, communicate, or transport a program for use in or associated with an instruction execution system, device, or Device. The media can be an electronic, magnetic, optical, electromagnetic, infrared, or semiconductor system (or device or device) or a transmission medium. An example of a computer readable medium, including a semiconductor or solid state memory, magnetic tape, a removable computer disk, random access memory, and read only

Recall (ROM), - rigid disk or - disc. The current examples of optical discs include: CD-ROM (CD_R0M, c〇mpact disk _ read me me memor> 〇 'read-and-write disc (CD_R/W, c〇mpact disk a read/write), and DVD.' The data processing system for storing and/or executing code will be: two less-one processors, which are directly or indirectly through a system bus: memory elements can be included in the actual code. The local memory, the main body storage, and the cache memory 14 used by the a' are provided with at least one π > temporarily storing the execution period f = & ^, thereby reducing the code during the period The number of times the input/output (I/O) device α points to f, ... is limited to: keyboard, display, Μ. ^ ίή 2β " into the J/〇 controller Connect to the main system. The network adapter can also be coupled to the system A, #Α to the system, so that the data processing area ^ A /,,. Zhou Road becomes coupled to other data ',, · first or far-end printing Table machine or storage #鱼W仔裒.Data machine, cable data machine, shoulder card system is only some The use of the type of network adapter. The first: the system refers to the 帛! diagram to illustrate a system for storing data and receiving = money #15G, where the system 15Q contains - can be written:, set 2 〇 0 The data storage component 21 1 includes a wireless receiver 2ig connected to the data storage component 211, and the wireless receiver 210 is adapted to receive the (4) TV signal. The system 15 can further include a device 204. It is suitable for connection to a host computing device 1. Preferably, the wireless receiver 210 is adapted to receive radio signals. Moreover, the wireless receiving receiver is preferably adapted to receive satellite signals. 2 〇', may include an antenna 2〇7; a matching network 2〇6, implemented to be connected to the antenna 207; and 'an RF receiver chip 2〇8, implemented to connect to the matching '罔 206. The system 1 50 can further include a demodulator 205 that is implemented to be coupled to the RF receiver chip 208. In addition, the system 150 can further include one of the demodulators 205 integrated into the RF receiver die 208. Preferably, the bead storage member 21 1 comprises a flash memory. Element 201, which includes a soft body code suitable for interface between a host computing device 1 and a host computing device 1 . In addition, the portable memory device 2 can include a 15 1339348 extractable A flash memory card, a USB flash drive, and a jump drive Is. A representative hardware environment for implementing the software of the embodiment of the present invention

Painted in Figure 4. This schematic diagram illustrates the hardware architecture of an information processing/computer system in accordance with an embodiment herein. Such a system includes at least one processor or central processing unit (CPU) 10. The CPU 10 is interconnected to various devices via a system bus 12, such as: random access memory (RAM) 14, read only memory (ROM) 16, and an input/output (I/O). 18. I/O

The adapter 18 is connectable to peripheral devices such as the disk unit 11 and the tape drive 13 or other program storage devices readable by the system. The system is an innovative instruction that can be read from the program storage device and follows the instructions

The method of the examples herein is performed. The system can further include a user interface adapter 19 coupled to a keyboard 15, mouse 17, speaker 24, microphone 22, and/or other user interface device (such as a touch screen device (not Show)) to bus 12 to collect user input. Further, a communication adapter 20 is connected to the bus bar 12 to a display device 23, which can be implemented as an output device such as, for example, a monitor, a printer, or a transmitter. In other words, the embodiments herein provide any host system that the user has the ability to receive a line of delivery (such as: τν or radio signal) to the user using the same device as the USB drive. The user system is also ok, and the data received by the 6 records is in the same device 2GG (ie: record τν 节二: set 200). As described, the stand-alone brain drive technology is developed. And appeared on the market. However, such techniques are often stored as data from the host computer. The standard USB drive is 16 1339348 to receive and properly process its wireless RF signals for radio (AM/FM/satellite), τν, 戋 impressed TV (DVB-H, ISDB-T, etc.). Therefore, the embodiment of the present invention proposes a convenient USB drive device 2 having the associated capability of the host 100 to enable the user to receive, process and store wireless data. ^ The embodiments herein can be utilized as a USB drive to enhance its functionality and provide a new range of applications for USB drives (i.e., included in the wireless receiving capabilities of the device 200 itself). This uses a USB interface 204, a small form factor USB drive, and associated flash memory 2〇1 and software to provide to any host 100 (eg, pc, laptop, beta player, wireless TV) Wireless reception and display of computers, mobile phones, MP3 players, etc.). It can also be used to process and display data associated with the host computer. The embodiments herein can also be enhanced for use with dvb_h and ISDB-T wireless standards other than mobile phones. The image received by the portable device 200 can be stored in the flash memory 201, transmitted to a host device, and the program can be transmitted to a network to all connected devices. Many different users of the same network can simultaneously view or listen to the audio and video programs, can be stored for later retrieval or editing, and the foregoing description of the specific embodiment is fully disclosed. The generalization of the embodiments allows others to apply the present information to make it easy to modify and/or adapt the specific embodiments for various applications without departing from the general concept, so that the adaptations and modifications are intended and intended to be included. Within the meaning and scope of the equivalents of the embodiment 17 1339348 is disclosed. It is to be understood that the terminology or terminology used herein is for the purpose of description and not limitation. Therefore, while the embodiments of the present invention have been described with respect to the preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the embodiments herein can be practiced within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The embodiments are best understood by reference to the above detailed description of the drawings, wherein: FIG. 1 illustrates a portable memory with wireless signal receiving capability according to one embodiment herein. 2 is a flow diagram illustrating a preferred method in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 3 is a system diagram in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention; and FIG. 4 is a computer in accordance with one embodiment herein. Schematic diagram of the system. [Main component symbol description] _ 10 Central processing unit (CPU) 11 Disk unit 12 System bus 13 Tape drive 14 Random access memory (RAM) 15 Keyboard 16 Read-only memory (ROM) 17 Mouse 18 1339348

18 Input/Output (I/O) Adapter 19 User Interface Adapter 20 Communication Adapter 21 Display Adapter 22 Microphone 23 Display Unit 24 Port 八 25 Network 100 Host Device 150 System 200 Portable Memory device 201 memory chip (flash memory) (cell) 202 application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) 203 support component 204 USB plug (interface) 205 demodulation device (device) 206 matching network 207 antenna 208 wireless RF device (RF receiver chip) 209 circuit board 210 wireless receiver 21 1 data storage member 301, 303 step 19 of the method of Fig. 2

Claims (1)

1339348 X. Patent application scope: ι· A size-designed and configured as a removable flash memory card, a universal serial bus (USB) flash drive, and a one-hop driver The memory device comprises: a data storage component; a multi-mode/multi-band wireless receiver connected directly to the data storage component, wherein the wireless receiver comprises: An antenna adapted to capture wireless signals including mobile television (TV), AM, FM, and satellite signals, either alone or in combination; a matching network operatively coupled to the antenna; and a radio frequency (RF) a receiver chip operatively coupled to the matching network; a demodulator 'operatingly coupled to the RF receiver chip, eight of the demodulators located with the antenna and the RF receiver chip And a specific application integrated circuit (ASIC) that controls the wireless receiver and the data transfer that controls the round-trip (four) material storage component, and is used to synchronize the data storage component, the demodulation transformer And all the signals of the antenna. 2. For the portable memory device of the patent application scope:: The portable interface device is suitable for the interface member. Directly connected to the host computing device - 3. As claimed in the first item of the patent scope ^M ^ y. A portable memory device, wherein the storage component comprises a flash memory unit, which comprises a software code, suitable 20 1339348 is associated with the host computing device and processed by the host computing device. 4. The portable memory device of claim 1, wherein the portable memory device further comprises: a circuit board that holds the data storage component, the wireless receiver, the demodulation, and the specific application integrated circuit; And discrete electrical components, which are internally cut on the circuit board. 5. The portable memory device of claim 4, wherein the discrete electrical components comprise resistors and capacitors. • 6' A portable memory device as claimed in claim 4, wherein the discrete electrical components comprise support integrated circuits. <7> The portable memory device of claim 6, wherein the support integrated circuit comprises a voltage regulator. 8. The portable memory device of claim 1, wherein the peripheral circuit provides a suitable impedance matching between the RF receiver chip and the antenna, wherein the RF receiver chip The wireless signal is downconverted from the high_band to the lower frequency for facilitating signal amplification and filtering. 9. A system for storing data and receiving wireless signals. The system comprises: a host computing device operatively coupled to a portable memory device, wherein the portable memory device comprises: a data storage component One of a multi-mode/multi-band wireless receiver that is directly connected to the data storage component, wherein the wireless receiver includes an antenna that is adapted to capture the package 21 1339348 individually or in combination with each other a television (τν), AM, FM, and satellite signal wireless signal; a matching network operatively coupled to the antenna; and a radio frequency (RF) receiver chip operatively coupled to the matching network a demodulation device operatively coupled to the RF receiver chip 'where the demodulation transducer is located at a location separate from the antenna and the RF receiver wafer; and a specific application integrated circuit (ASIC), Controlling the wireless receiver and the demodulation device, and controlling the data transfer to and from the data storage component and providing the data storage component required for synchronization, the demodulation , And all operations of the antenna signals. 10. The system of claim 9, further comprising: a connector for connecting the portable memory device to the host computing device. U. The system of claim 9, wherein the data storage component comprises a flash memory unit, comprising a software code, adapted to the host computing device and processed by the host computing device. The system of claim 9, wherein the device comprises any one of the following: a method of using a serial bus (USB) flash drive, a flash flash memory card, a helper, With a jump over the drive. 13. If the scope of the application for the ninth device further comprises: $ the system 'where the portable memory is low, the data is stored, and the demodulation transformer, and the specific application integrated circuit; The receiver 22 is a discrete electrical component that is internally hosted on the circuit board. 14. The system of claim 13, wherein the discrete electrical toxic components comprise resistors and capacitors. 15. The system of claim 13, wherein the discrete electrical components comprise support integrated circuits. ^ 16. The system of claim 15, wherein the support integrated circuit system comprises a voltage regulator. 17. The system of claim 9, wherein the matching network is in the system. A suitable impedance matching is provided between the RF receiver chip and the antenna, and/or the RF receiver chip downconverts the wireless signals from the high frequency band to a lower frequency for facilitating signal amplification and filtering. 18. A method of storing data and receiving a wireless signal, comprising: storing data in a portable memory device; and receiving the wireless signal in the portable memory device, wherein the wireless signal comprises a mobile television (TV) , AM, FM, and satellite signals, and wherein the reception of the wireless signals such as 5 Xuan is performed by a wireless receiver having a multi-mode/multi-band configured in the portable memory device, wherein the wireless The receiver system includes: an antenna adapted to capture the wireless signals; a matching network 'operatingly coupled to the antenna; and a radio frequency (RF) receiver chip operatively coupled to the matching network Demodulating the wireless signals with a demodulator operatively coupled to the RF receiver wafer, wherein the demodulation transducer is located at a location separate from the antenna and the 23 1339348 receiver wafer; and An application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) to control the wireless receiver and the demodulation device, and data transfer to and from the data storage component, wherein the specific application integrated circuit provides the required To synchronize the data storage member, the operation of all the signal demodulator, and the antenna. 19. The method of claim 18, further comprising: directly connecting the portable memory device to the host computing device, and non-wirelessly placing the data and the wireless signals from the portable record (four) Transfer to the host computing device. 2. The method of claim 18, wherein the data storage of the configurable memory device is performed by a data storage component, the data storage component comprising a fast memory unit comprising software code Suitable for interfacing with the host computing device and processing the data of the host computing device. Magic. For example, the method of claim 18 of the patent scope further includes: constituting the portable memory device as: - a removable flash memory card, a universal serial bus (Cong) flash drive , and - jump over the drive. 22. The method of claim 18, further comprising: placing the capital (four) storage component, the wireless receiver, the demodulation transformer, and the μ specific application integrated circuit on a circuit board; The discrete electrical component is embedded in the circuit board. (4) The method of claim 22, wherein the discrete electrical cattle system comprises a resistor and a capacitor. 24. The component of claim 22 includes supporting integrated circuits. , (4) Discrete Electric 24 For example, the method of claim 24, wherein the support integrated power unit includes a voltage regulator. 26_, as in the method of claim 18, - π is in the field of the spear, wherein the matching network is a suitable impedance matching between the RF receiver chip and the antenna, and wherein the RF receiver The chip system downconverts the wireless signals from the high frequency band to a lower frequency for facilitating signal amplification and filtering. XI, schema: • as the next page 25